Aged Care Home placement service
Choosing the right Aged Care Home for yourself or a loved one is an emotional experience. The process is riddled with pitfalls, the fees are…
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Cautiously Optimistic – Federal Budget commits to funding National Disability Insurance Scheme now and always
“Finally, every dollar and every cent committed to delivering the National Disability Insurance Scheme remains in place and always will,” said the Treasurer of Australia…
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Still waiting – is the Budget response to Home Care Packages wait-times really good enough?
There are over 100,000 Australians waiting for a Home Care Package. While they wait they have to make do, perhaps relying on support from family,…
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NDIS – Helping people with disability
You may have heard people talking about the NDIS, the National Disability Insurance Scheme. CareAbout has already started helping people with disability and their families…
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Aged Care Financial Planning – follow the steps
It’s true, everyone’s needs are unique. But there are some common guiding steps to take you through the financial considerations of moving into an Aged…
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Looking after yourself: tips for carers of dementia sufferers
The person you are caring for needs you to be emotionally, physically and psychologically on your game all the time (or at least as much…
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Waiting for Home Care Package funding?
It’s great that you’ve been approved for government subsidies under the Home Care Package program. Now it’s all about the wait time to get to…
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Home safety comes first – when prevention is much better than a cure
The wrong time on the wall clock in the living room was deeply frustrating. It had been like that since Daylight Savings – one hour…
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How much do I need to pay for my Home Care Package?
Need some extra help to remain at home? Perhaps help with meal preparation, gardening, a spring clean or personal care. The government provides home care…
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7 signs of dementia
There are a lot of misconceptions about what dementia is and what to look for if you think a loved one has dementia. Obviously, any…
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At Christmas I realised Dad wasn’t coping – what do I do?
It’s a confronting experience when you notice that your parents aren’t coping. It’s often over the Christmas period when families spend extended periods of time…
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Home support – how to plan it right
It can be a big adjustment to get used to the idea of having someone supporting you to live in your own home. There’s a…
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